“The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication.”
— Cecil B. DeMille
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One of the most wonderful things about having a positive attitude is the number of people it touches, many times in ways you’ll never know.
Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a pack of gum. The young woman at the check-out counter said, “That’ll be five dollars please,” and as I reached into my wallet, it occurred to me that a newspaper and gum didn’t quite equal five dollars.
When I looked up to get a “re-quote”, she said with a big smile, “Gotcha! Gotta get my tip in there somehow!” I laughed when I knew I’d been had. She then glanced down at the paper I was buying and said, “’I’m tired of all this negative stuff on the front pages. I want to read some good news for a change. In fact, I think someone should just publish a Good News newspaper - a paper with wonderful, inspirational stories about people overcoming adversity and doing good things for others.”
The following day, I dropped by the same store again to pick up bottled water, but a different young lady was behind the counter. As I checked out I said, “Good afternoon” and handed her my money for the water. She said nothing - not a word, not a smile. Nothing. She just handed me my change and in a negative tone, ordered “Next!”
It hit me then: Two people, same age; one made me feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had inconvenienced her by showing up.
By the choices we make, by the attitudes we exhibit, we are influencing lives every day in positive or negative ways.
So when you brush your teeth every morning, ask yourself this important question, “Who do I want to be today?” “The Grouch” or “The Good News Girl?” Your answer will go a long way in determining your success in business and in life.
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The editor of this newsletter is Emily Webb of Becden Dental Laboratory, Inc. Please send any questions or comments about this newsletter, or suggestions for articles to: emilyw@becdendental.com
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Power of Attitude
